Girl Scout Troop 3668
St. James is expanding its scouting program to include
Girl Scout Troop 3668. Our troop has two groups of girls, Juniors and
Cadettes, who have meetings individually but do high-adventure events
together. By creating an environment in which older and younger girls work
with each other, we have greater opportunities to teach leadership skills
and cooperation and to instill self-confidence and self-reliance through the
challenges that the outdoors offers while having a whole lot of fun!
What is Girl Scouting?
Four program goals serve as the foundation for the Girl
Scout Program. They are:
- Girls will develop to
their full potential. Girl Scouting fosters girls’ feelings of
self-acceptance and unique self-worth, teaches new skills, encourages
personal growth and promotes girls’ perception of themselves as competent
and open to challenges.
- Girls will relate to
others with increasing understanding, skill and respect. Girl
scouting helps girls develop sensitivity to others and respect for their
needs, feelings and rights, and it promotes an understanding and
appreciation for the differences that all people have. It helps girls
learn how to build strong friendships and relationships.
- Girls will develop a
meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide the
foundation for sound decision-making. Girl scouting helps girls
develop meaningful values and empowers them to act on these convictions.
- Girls will contribute
to the improvement of society through the use of their abilities and
leadership skills, working in cooperation with others. Girl scouting
helps develop concern for the well-being of communities, teaches how the
quality of this community affects everyone and encourages girls to use
their skills to benefit others.
These four program goals are met as the girls earn
badges and awards outlined in Girl Scout Handbooks and Badge Books, plan and
carry out service projects, experience adventures through camping and
outdoor activities, and finally, are recognized for their many
achievements. To learn more, visit the Girl Scout website at
www.girlscouts.org.